By March 1945; when Ben Robertson took to the skies above Japan in his B-29 Superfortress; the end of World War II in the Pacific seemed imminent. But although American forces were closing in on its home islands; Japan refused to surrender; and American B-29s were tasked with hammering Japan to its knees with devastating bomb runs. That meant flying low-altitude; night-time incendiary raids under threat of flak; enemy fighters; mechanical malfunction; and fatigue. It may have been the beginning of the end; but just how soon the end would come – and whether Robertson and his crew would make it home – was far from certain.
#616692 in Books Leis G Scott 2014-05-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .67 x 6.14l; .92 #File Name: 0692027866296 pagesLiving with Dragons With the Korean Marines in Vietnam
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book Scoot did well with his bookBy Ralph J. SarlayExcellent book Scoot did well with his book. I was in the 1st ANGLICO subunit 1 unit to be attached to the ROK Marine Blue Dragons .We were deployed from Hawaii August 1966 as the first Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company. One of my fellow Marines from this unit also wrote a book "Lighting from the Sky Thunder from the Sea..We recently had a reunion with 6 of us from 1 st ANGLICO subunit 1 Vietnam 1966-1967.We rented a houseboat in Fort Lauderdale Florida. I t was great alot of fun sharing stories and seeing each other.Like Scott Leis we were all an important part of the Vietnam War supporting the ROK Marines. We were radio operators that were FORWARD observers ( that meant we were out foward of the action ) We controlled The air support and Naval support.We guided the planes and helicopters and Naval ships. Semper Fi!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A glimpse into day to day life as a USMC soldier in a South Korean Marine Brigade during Vietnam; good book.By Warren R. HitchcockI really enjoyed Mr Leis's memoir; very readable; one of very few english language works regarding ROK troops fighting in Vietnam. 1st person account; the reader follows Mr Leis through his extended tour in Vietnam. at battallion level; as a radioman/liason with the South Korean (ROK) 2nd Marine Brigade. Stationed south of DaNang; units of the ROK 2nd Brigade engaged with the enemy on a regular basis. There seem to be very few works available that deal with; look into; the substantial committment of ROK allies in this conflict. A fairly casual glimpse into living and fighting with ROK Marines. The author is likable; his writing is honest; sincere; I would recommend this book; absolutely.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The pig in this story came jogging on the beach ...By CustomerThe pig in this story came jogging on the beach behind me before daylight one morning; alarmingly; a long time ago.
